Rosie Leonard

Motivated college student majoring in Psychology with a proven track record of academic excellence seeking to gain professional work experience in a psychiatric hospital environment. Possessing excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature, I am dedicated, reliable, and driven to support children dealing with mental and emotional disturbances. My strong work ethic, adaptability, and initiative to grow and learn make me adept at effectively collaborating with others and conquering challenges. I am eager to contribute positively to the well-being of individuals in a mental health setting.

• Varsity Golfer (2018-present)
• Elementary school Golf coach assistant (2021-2022)
• Member, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2021
• Volunteer, Red Cross
• Volunteer, Dedham and Norwood Food Pantries (2020-2022)
• Women's Varsity Golf Team Diversity Equity and Equality (DEI) Representative
• Dean's list, Fall 2022

Community Involvement:

• Dedicated volunteer for Christmas in the City Boston, contributing over three hours daily during Christmas break to fulfill wishlists for families facing homelessness and poverty.
• Team member in a Student of the Year campaign, raising $5,349.00 for blood cancer research and support services for families in need.

Tutoring and Mentoring:

• Provide personalized tutoring to a fourth grader and seventh grader, focusing on comprehension, reading skills, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinking.
• Volunteer at Norwood and Dedham Food banks, acquiring organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.

Philanthropic Engagement:

• Volunteer at blood drives, virtual events, and educational initiatives such as "Sound the Alarm" for home fire safety nationwide.

Children Support Initiatives:

• Tutored and mentored children in family shelters and foster homes; packed school backpacks for School on Wheels.
• Active participation in Children Helping Children Club, fundraising, and volunteering for vulnerable families and child development.
• Contributed to Eagle Helping Hands Club, entertaining residents and supporting nursing staff at Wingate.

Leadership and Sports:

• Captain on Varsity Golf Team, providing mentorship, guidance, organizing practices, and managing communication channels.
• Wesleyan Women's Golf Team Representative for Team IMPACT: Played a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive environment through sports (golf) engagement for a child with a serious illness.
• Serve as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Representative (DEI) on Wesleyan Women's Golf team.
• Wesleyan University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Representative: Advocate for student athletes, represent student athletes' interests to the administration and led projects benefiting the community, focus on community service, personal development, professional growth.
• Coordinated and planned Girls Independent Golf League (GIGL) Tournaments for girls aged 4-18, overseeing the pre-tournament clinic from 2018-2019; provide coaching to young golfers.

Support Groups:

• Founded and organized an adoption support group for adoptees from the same orphanage in China, addressing family dynamics, identity challenges, and cultural loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.